Adding a whole-house humidifier can help lessen winter issues in Newark such as flaky skin, a dry nose and cracked lips. Because it runs with your heating system, there’s no need to carry a portable humidifier around your home, spilling water as you go.

As this system links to your HVAC system, ductwork and plumbing, you’ll want to book pro whole-house humidifier installation from an HVAC company like Luikart Heating & Cooling. Whole-house humidifier cost varies due to the model of humidifier you want and how long it takes us to install it.

To help you choose the best whole-house humidifier for your house, let’s go over the different models and their estimated costs.

Drum Whole-House Humidifier

Drum humidifiers are the most requested kind since they’re the most affordable. They often are priced between $150–$250 plus installation, according to national averages put together by HomeAdvisor. They add moisture to your house with a padded spinning wheel, which lifts and disperses water.

You can choose from bypass, which runs when your heating system is on, or fan-powered, which works on its own. However, the smaller price tag also is accompanied by a greater need for upkeep to prevent mold.

A drum humidifier has an evaporative pad to move moisture across your home. Depending on how frequently you turn on the humidifier, you’ll want to change this pad at least annually.

Flow-Through Whole-House Humidifier

As the name suggests, flow-through humidifiers move water through an evaporator pad to make humidity. They are around $200–$300, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

They need more water as opposed to a drum model, but the chance of mold is lower because the water flows away once the humidification cycle is done. You can choose between bypass and fan models, but you’ll still have to put in a new pad at least every year.

Steam Whole-House Humidifier

A steam humidifier is considered the greatest efficiency and needs a minimal amount of extra work, since it doesn’t have to have a reservoir of water or an evaporative pad. Depending on the extras you need, they can be priced at from $300 to more than $1,000, plus installation, according to national averages from HomeAdvisor.

Because they can work independently of your furnace, they may need a bit more utilities than drum and flow-through kinds. However, the trade-off is that they typically don’t have mold growth.

Make Wintertime Better with a Whole-House Humidifier from Luikart Heating & Cooling

Although a whole-house humidifier is more expensive than a portable model, it provides many pluses a single-room model can’t. A few of those benefits entail:

  • Keeping wood flooring, cabinets and furniture from wearing out
  • Developing a better environment for household members with respiratory problems, like asthma
  • Alleviating common cold-weather complaints, such as scratchy skin or peeling lips
  • Reducing static electricity

Ready to enjoy a more comfortable heating season while indoors? Our Luikart Heating & Cooling professionals can help you find the right whole-house humidifier for your needs. Reach us at 740-344-5497 today to begin the process.